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Powder avalanche in the Himalayan Mountains, in Nepal. 10 minutes

Avalanches: Dangers and advice

What is an avalanche, why do they happen, safety tips and what to do in the event of an avalanche
A group of hikers trekking on the Baltoro Glacier, with snow-capped mountains as an impressive backdrop. 8 minutes

How to get your trekking backpack ready

Plan what to bring and how to organize your backpack to go trekking well-equipped and without too much weight

Jordi Tosas, director of Off Trail Academy, on route to a virgin 7,000-meter peak of Langtang Himal, near the Tibetan border. 6 minutes

Altitude and acclimatization

Height, our bodies and some tricks to properly acclimate
A mobile phone with an offline map from Wikiloc on the screen 6 minutes

How to read a map

Learn to read the basic information given on some of the most popular maps

The Mountain Intervention Unit of the Mossos d’Esquadra, experts in safety and investigation into mountain accidents. 7 minutes

Safety in the mountains

Some essential tips to be able to enjoy the mountain safely